《Diego OLIVEIRA》
"First of all, I am very happy to be able to present a goal to the child who was born. I think we were able to score a goal in a good way in the second half, and it was very good for our flow, but in the end, we conceded a goal like that. Of course, I am happy to have scored, but I regret that it did not lead to a win. If the team could win without me scoring, I would want to trade that for a victory."

(What areas do we need to work on to achieve victory?)
"The smallest details can have a significant impact on the final result.
Last season, we were able to compete well in the early stages, but at some point, we started to lose and fell behind.
The first half of this season has just begun, but it is progressing very well so far. We must ensure that we do not lose momentum like last season.
I understand that winning in front of a large crowd in an away game is really difficult... I know it sounds repetitive, but we were really just a little bit away.

(Today, Nagai was substituted by Kubo from the middle of the game. Although a completely different type of player came in, what I was aware of was)
"The two names mentioned are certainly part of it, but this team has many players with high quality. Not just those two, but everyone is always ready to perform well, so I believe that whoever plays can have a great match."

(Looking back at the scoring scene)
"Initially, I received a through pass from Kubo, but the timing was off there.
Kubo once again sent a through pass to the side for the loose ball, and I was able to score after receiving the ball from Higashi inside the penalty area.
When Kubo had the ball, he intended to break through behind the opponent's defensive line.

《Hyun Soo JANG》
"Once again, this is what football is all about"

(The scene of the conceded goal seemed more like an unavoidable mistake rather than a blunder)
"After the match, I watched the scene of the conceded goal, and there really was no other option for the shot. Also, Moriwaki entered at a good timing; I believe that was the only chance for a goal. My honest feeling today is that I feel regretful and that it was a missed opportunity."

(How to connect to the next step as a team)
"It's still the fifth match of the league. There is still a long season ahead, so we need to refine our soccer and improve our quality."

(Do you feel confident about today's match?)
"In battling through the league, we must approach it with a sense of crisis, not knowing when or how things will turn out. Among that, the most important thing is the next match when the results haven't followed. I want us all to unite and prepare mentally and physically for the next match."

《Tokyo - Summary of the Press Conference with Director Kenta HASEGAWA》
"At the start, Urawa came at us with a diamond formation in midfield, and there were times when we were pushed back, but as time went on, we were able to respond properly."
The second half saw back-and-forth action, but after taking the lead, there were almost no dangerous moments.
I think the players had a wonderful match, and the fact that I turned today's 3 points into 1 is a reflection of my own shortcomings. I once again feel that I must learn from this lesson.
Tokyo had been losing at this Saitama Stadium for a long time, and since they put on an intense match, there is no need to view the one point pessimistically.
The players showed hard work in today's match. We want to prepare for the next home game.

(The team responded without being shaken by the defensive developments in the first half. They brought in Takefusa KUBO in the 62nd minute, so it seems they were progressing according to the game plan)
"Regarding Kubo, he has played three matches in Myanmar with the U-22 national team in 40°C. Only one of those was a start, but including today, that makes four matches in two weeks.
I knew I was in good condition, but I thought I might not last 90 minutes as a starter.
Omori is a wonderful player, as you know. In crucial moments, he was in a position to bring in Kenyo as a card. I believe he played as expected today.

(In the first half, was the 45 minutes of building a defensive block as planned?)
"(Regarding Urawa) various rumors and information were circulating. Whether it would be a 3-back or 4-back, and how the midfield shape would be.
The starting members were able to respond to any shape the opponent came at us with. At first, there was some confusion with the diamond formation, but we started to create our own time from around the 30-minute mark by talking to the players when the play stopped.
We were talking about switching on in the second half as well.

(Kubo was in a position closer to the goal than usual. The intention was)
"Just go score, simply put."
He is a player who has the talent, so I thought he would definitely deliver results on a stage like this. I wanted him to reduce the defensive burden and use as much power as possible for the attack. In situations where it was uncertain whether he or Matsuki would fall when clashing for the ball, he held his ground against Aoki and created opportunities up front. He played wonderfully today as well.

《Urawa - Oswaldo OLIVEIRA Manager Press Conference Summary》
I think it was the best game of the season.
Although we could not achieve victory, we did not give the opponent any chances, and they rarely approached our goal during the match. There were not many moments where we struggled defensively. There was a goal conceded in an unexpected manner, but I believe we played well against FC Tokyo, the best team of the season, with a record of 3 wins and 2 draws.

(Why the adoption of the four-back system at this timing)
"During the camp, Muto and Aoki were not present. In the preseason, I didn't know much about Sugimoto, Yamanaka, Taiki, and Ewerton. Instead of making changes, I wanted to get to know them better. Also, looking at our previous battles, I felt we were a bit lacking in aggression to score goals. We used the league break to test the four-back system in practice matches, and if it didn't work out, we would revert to the three-back system."

(It was said to be the best game. I wonder if the higher possession rate was due to the power dynamics or if it was a strategic choice)
"We increased the number of players in the midfield.
I think the increase in technically skilled players has raised the possession rate. Kashiwa had to be substituted due to injury, which slightly interrupted the flow.
If Kashiwa, Muto, and Nagasawa are on the pitch, the team calms down by having the ball. There is no doubt about that.